Can't help with any of the questions because I'm too dumb in this area.

But for the opinion part, I really like the muted no. 1 and the hunting 2. Muted 1 is very striking, yet subtle... quite beautiful. Hunting 2 just has a very nice "fall-outdoors" look going on. Both would look great as a kilt and/or waistcoat that I wouldn't hesitate to put on. The others examples just look a bit muddy to me.